944 a/c conversion to 134
07-22-2002, 11:33 AM
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944 a/c conversion to 134
My old thread disappeared, so here it is again...
Like everyone else this summer (the heat index is 114 right now in K.C.) thoughts turn to our poor, tired, probably leaking air conditioners. I just had my wife's 16v charged and the guy doing it said that the 944s cannot be converted to 134; it's impossible. Is this clown legit, and if so..why?? Or is he just trying to save face instead of admitting he dosen't know.
Like everyone else this summer (the heat index is 114 right now in K.C.) thoughts turn to our poor, tired, probably leaking air conditioners. I just had my wife's 16v charged and the guy doing it said that the 944s cannot be converted to 134; it's impossible. Is this clown legit, and if so..why?? Or is he just trying to save face instead of admitting he dosen't know.
07-22-2002, 12:04 PM
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I converted mine to R134a when the original compressor died. I used the Sanden kit and supercondensor from Griffiths. Works great!
Our A/C system is nothing exotic and can easily be converted just like any other car.
Our A/C system is nothing exotic and can easily be converted just like any other car.
07-22-2002, 01:31 PM
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Hey guys,
A new air conditioning system was just put into my 944, unfortunately they put in the "old kind".
Just a "few" questions
Where do I get the conversion parts to make it the "new kind"?
How much is the conversion kit?
Is it easy to install?
Would I need the "hard vacuum" since the system is new and has never had anything in it?
Thanks as usual.
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A new air conditioning system was just put into my 944, unfortunately they put in the "old kind".
Just a "few" questions
Where do I get the conversion parts to make it the "new kind"?
How much is the conversion kit?
Is it easy to install?
Would I need the "hard vacuum" since the system is new and has never had anything in it?
Thanks as usual.
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07-22-2002, 06:44 PM
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I did the conversion last year, went to jiffy lube to get a r-12 recharge and they said they could do the conversion there. No parts necessary, evacuated system and filled with r-134 oil and coolant for arround 140.00. Still works great colder than my 2000 blazer is. they sell conversion kits at wal-mart also.
07-23-2002, 12:10 AM
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Hi, Arctic...
The majority wins.....The guy you talked to is totally absolutely wrong. I could be unkind and say he simply does not know what he is talking about, but I suspect he does. Selling you a new compressor and a few hundred bucks worth of hoses is what he was hoping for..(Oh my, yes....the old hoses let the R134 leak right through)...Yea, sure....
The most that is required is a thorough vacuuming out of the old stuff, o-ring conditioner (assuming no bad seals in the system), new oil and refrigerant. It may not be 100% as effective as R12, but down here in Tucson, I'm happy with the results.
Bob S. (EPA certified MVAC tech)
The majority wins.....The guy you talked to is totally absolutely wrong. I could be unkind and say he simply does not know what he is talking about, but I suspect he does. Selling you a new compressor and a few hundred bucks worth of hoses is what he was hoping for..(Oh my, yes....the old hoses let the R134 leak right through)...Yea, sure....
The most that is required is a thorough vacuuming out of the old stuff, o-ring conditioner (assuming no bad seals in the system), new oil and refrigerant. It may not be 100% as effective as R12, but down here in Tucson, I'm happy with the results.
Bob S. (EPA certified MVAC tech)
07-23-2002, 07:16 PM
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I am in SE Texas. I just converted my system to R134. Replaced the receiver/drier, had a vacuum drawn, and put in oil/conditioner and R-134. Works great. 100 degrees outside and the car is cool.
